Fixed Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows...Again

Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates again hitting new record lows. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 3.79 percent continues to remain well below 4 percent and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages are also slightly down at 3.04 percent. Read More >>

Water Your Lawn the Right Way with These Simple Tips

Watering the grass is a critical part of maintaining a healthy lawn. Watering too little can cause the grass to turn brown and thin out, creating room for weeds. Watering too much can lead to turf disease and shallow root systems, which means your grass is weaker and less able to stand up to drought, lawn-feeding pests and other problems. Read More >>

Nearly Three-Quarters of American Grill Owners Fire Up the Grill on Memorial Day

According to the 23rd annual Weber GrillWatch™ Survey, 71 percent of American grill owners fire up their backyard grill on Memorial Day, a 10 percent jump from last year. Read More >>

Homeowners Face Insurance Increases Nationwide

The recently released 2011 HomeInsurance.com RateReport shows a considerable increase in average 12-month homeowners insurance premiums for new policies in December 2011. The data represents approximately 15,000 policies sold across the United States with such top-rated carriers as Travelers, Safeco, The Hartford, and ASI/Ark Royal. Read More >>

Refreshing Your Laundry Room

If you’re noticing that your summer clothes are dull and grey and your whites are yellowing, part of the problem may be a dirty washing machine, according to the experts at The Maids. To keep you and your wearables looking fresh, The Maids suggest the following steps for cleaning your laundry room: Read More >>